Former Try Guys Member Ned Fulmer Breaks Silence on Cheating Scandal

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Ned Fulmer is speaking out on his infidelity scandal.

After remaining quiet for three years, Ned has finally spoken out about the cheating scandal that led to his departure from the YouTube comedy group, The Try Guys, which included Keith Habersberger, Zach Kornfeld, and Eugene Lee Yang. The scandal became public and led to his exit from the group.

Ned recently shared with *People* magazine that he used to avoid social media and the internet, explaining that he didn’t believe it was good for his well-being.

In September 2022, rumors began circulating on Reddit and social media claiming Ned Fulmer had been unfaithful to his wife, Ariel, an interior designer. While he was upset about leaving the popular group The Try Guys, Ned was most deeply saddened by the pain he had caused Ariel.

It was incredibly difficult to process, especially coming to terms with the pain I’d inflicted on her. Looking back, I’d really want to change how I treated her if I could go back in time.

Ned, who shares two sons – Wesley, 7, and Finn, 5 – with Ariel, explained that he and his wife have been going to couples therapy to rebuild trust in their relationship.

He said their relationship is much healthier now. They’ve established clear boundaries, meaning they understand and respect each other’s limits, and they’re also more honest and direct with each other, even when it’s difficult.

Although his personal life is much better now after the controversy, the former BuzzFeed employee – who is launching his podcast, *Rock Bottom*, on September 17th – admitted that his online persona during his time with the comedy group made the negative reaction even worse.

I openly presented myself as someone happily married, often sharing details about my relationship because fans seemed to enjoy it. It was a genuine part of my life, and I intentionally played into that aspect of my personality.

He explained that the situation caused such a scandal because of the irony – it felt like a betrayal to viewers. He also said it must have been incredibly upsetting and disappointing for those watching.

Ned explained that he doesn’t want to create a false or overly simplified online persona. He wants to be seen as a complete person, not just a stereotype.

He explained that taking a step back and rethinking their definition of privacy was a major turning point. It made them decide they didn’t want their children appearing in videos, nor did they want to share details about their family or relationship online.

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As someone who keeps a close eye on internet culture and the lives of online personalities, the situation with Colleen Ballinger has been really difficult to watch unfold. For those unfamiliar, Colleen is known for her quirky Miranda Sings character on YouTube, but in 2023, she found herself at the center of some serious allegations. It started when YouTuber KodeeRants shared screenshots of a group text – reportedly called ‘Colleeny’s Weenies’ – where Colleen allegedly had inappropriate conversations with fans. While NBC News couldn’t confirm the screenshots were real, they sparked a lot of concern.

Then, Adam McIntyre, who used to run a fan account for Miranda Sings as a kid, came forward with videos claiming Colleen emotionally groomed her fans. Colleen hasn’t directly addressed these claims, but she did respond with a ukulele song, framing the accusations as harmful gossip and online harassment. Since then, the remaining dates of her Miranda Sings tour were canceled, and she’s been largely absent from social media. It’s a stark reminder that even those who build their careers online are not immune to facing serious consequences and public scrutiny, and it highlights the importance of responsible online interactions.

Rachel Hollis, author of *Girl, Wash Your Face*, faced criticism after sharing a story about her house cleaner. In a now-deleted post, Hollis recalled being called out for her privilege after admitting she pays someone to clean her toilets. She defended herself by saying she worked hard for the money and that many icons, like Harriet Tubman, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Marie Curie, and Oprah Winfrey, are also “unrelatable.”

This comment sparked backlash, and Hollis later apologized on Instagram. She acknowledged causing pain by referencing accomplished women, especially women of color, whose experiences she doesn’t fully understand. She also admitted she overlooked the struggles of people whose hard work doesn’t provide financial security, often due to systemic racism and bias. Hollis concluded by saying she needs to listen more and be less vocal.

In March 2020, the founder of the Something Navy brand announced on Instagram that she had tested positive for COVID-19 and would quarantine with her husband, Brandon Charnas, and their daughters, Ruby and Esme, in their Manhattan apartment. However, just eight days later, she and her entire household – including their nanny – left the city for the Hamptons. This caused a backlash online, as followers criticized her for seemingly ignoring social distancing guidelines while publicly posting about enjoying outdoor walks for “fresh air.”

When her husband cracked that only “hot” people were getting the virus, emotions boiled over.  

She followed up with a detailed apology, explaining that their nanny also had the virus, they took precautions like having building staff clear the lobby and avoiding stops for gas or groceries, and their Hamptons house was on a quiet street. However, the controversy continued to affect her.

Nordstrom, a former retailer of her clothing line, decided not to renew their contract, which had ended in 2019. After welcoming her third daughter, Navy, in 2021, she relaunched her brand by selling directly to customers, saying she wanted more creative control. She’s now back to sharing her favorite items from Shopbop and collaborating with A Pea in the Pod.

In an interview on *The Glossy Podcast*, she admitted, “I should have been more considerate of what was happening in the world, and people were right to expect that from me.”

In 2020, fashion influencer Emily Gellis Lande publicly criticized registered dietitian Tanya Zuckerbrot. Lande shared unverified stories from people who claimed to have experienced serious health problems – including rashes, cramps, possible metal poisoning, and even miscarriage – after spending over $20,000 on Zuckerbrot’s high-fiber F-Factor Diet. The story gained attention from The New York Times.

Zuckerbrot, who hired lawyer Lanny Davis (a former special counsel to President Bill Clinton), denied the allegations and stated that out of over 176,000 purchases of her products, she’d only received 50 health complaints. She also released testing results to address concerns about heavy metals and appeared on Today to defend her program.

Zuckerbrot dismissed Lande, saying she believes the influencer thinks Zuckerbrot’s lifestyle is harmful and causes eating disorders, but that Lande is simply a fashion blogger.

Zuckerbrot has since filed two lawsuits against Lande, alleging a deliberate effort to damage her brand. Lande denies the accusations, and the lawsuits are still ongoing.

In 2020, following a global surge in awareness of racial injustice, stylist Jessica Mulroney faced criticism of her own. Lifestyle blogger Sasha Exeter publicly shared that Mulroney took issue with her urging followers to speak out against racism and support the Black community. Exeter alleged that Mulroney responded with “problematic” behavior, including speaking negatively about her to business contacts and sending a threatening message. While Mulroney initially apologized publicly and announced plans to use her platform to amplify Black voices, she also sent Exeter a private message implying she would pursue legal action.

As a result, the TV network CTV dropped Mulroney’s reality show, *I Do, Redo*. Her husband, Ben Mulroney, subsequently stepped down from his position as co-host of *eTalk*, expressing his hope that his replacement would be a person of color. Despite the controversy, Jessica Mulroney maintained her friendship with Meghan Markle, stating they are like family.

Jake Paul, known for his viral videos like “I DUCT TAPED My Brothers $400,000 Dollar TRUCK!” and previously starring on Disney Channel’s *Bizaardvark*, gained significant popularity on YouTube. In August 2020, the FBI searched his home in Calabasas, California. This search was connected to an incident at a mall in Scottsdale, Arizona, in May. Paul had been live-streaming a Black Lives Matter protest that led to the Fashion Square Mall, and police said he illegally stayed inside after they ordered everyone to leave. Paul claimed on Twitter that he and his group didn’t participate in any looting or vandalism.

The reason for the FBI raid became a major topic of discussion, mirroring the size of his online following. Video footage showed police carrying firearms from his home. In a video he later deleted, Paul stated the search was “entirely related to the Arizona looting situation” and dismissed rumors linking it to other issues, calling them “absurd.” Although no charges were filed, Paul’s lawyer said they would fully cooperate with the investigation.

After remaining quiet for three years following cheating allegations that led to his departure, Ned Fulmer has finally spoken out about leaving The Try Guys – the YouTube comedy group he was a part of with Keith Habersberger, Zach Kornfeld, and Eugene Lee Yang.

 

I was intentionally portraying myself as the ‘wife guy’ – someone who often talked about how great my relationship was,” he told *People* magazine. “Fans seemed to really like that part of my persona, so I played it up. It was a genuine aspect of my life, too.”

 

He explained that the controversy was so significant because of the irony involved, and it felt like a betrayal to those who were following it. He also said it must have been incredibly upsetting for viewers.

Over a year after reconciling with fellow beauty influencer Tati Westbrook, James Charles found himself embroiled in new controversies. In August 2020, he made a veiled comment on Twitter criticizing celebrities launching makeup lines, which many interpreted as a dig at Alicia Keys, who has a skincare collection. He later apologized, admitting he shouldn’t dictate who can create makeup.

Just two weeks later, Charles faced another backlash when he criticized Lauren Conrad’s new beauty line. He posted a series of Instagram Stories showing empty packaging he received, implying Conrad shouldn’t have a makeup brand.

Conrad responded with humor on Instagram, explaining that empty samples had been accidentally included in gift bags by the person responsible for assembling them – herself. She jokingly stated that the employee would be fired immediately.

Charles later apologized, saying his videos were intended as a joke and confirming he and Conrad had resolved the misunderstanding privately. However, it seemed clear he understood the error he’d made.

In May 2020, YouTuber Myka Stauffer began a video by stating it was the most difficult one she and her husband, James, had ever had to make. Instead of sharing typical parenting content, they revealed they had rehomed their four-year-old son, Huxley, whom they adopted from China in 2017, due to challenges related to his autism.

The announcement sparked widespread outrage among their nearly one million subscribers. Many questioned whether the couple had been irresponsible or had used Huxley to gain views and donations before giving him up when his care became too difficult. They lost followers and sponsorships, with companies like Fabletics, Suave, and Danimals ending their partnerships. The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office in Ohio even confirmed they were investigating Huxley’s welfare.

In late June, authorities closed the case without filing charges, but Myka’s online presence remains inactive. She hasn’t posted on YouTube or Instagram since releasing a statement apologizing for her naiveté during the adoption process and stating they were not under investigation.

Okay, so you will NOT believe this. I’ve been following Kaitlyn Teaches for ages, and she posted this video of her husband’s lunch he made for her, right? It was SO cute… until she pulled out a bag of DOG FOOD! He’d included it as a joke with a note saying she was his ‘dawg,’ which, honestly, is kinda sweet. But then she also mentioned there was some leftover Chipotle from *two days ago* in there! The internet EXPLODED. Everyone was so mad, and she just had to make another video explaining everything. I’m obsessed with all the drama, honestly. It’s wild!

In a TikTok video from September 2025, she addressed the weekend’s events, saying people were overly concerned about him calling her a dog.

She explained, speaking slowly, “He didn’t call me ‘dog’ – D-O-G. He called me ‘dawg’ – D-A-W-G. It’s slang, like calling a friend ‘homie.’ We say it to each other all the time. It’s just a joke, J-O-K-E, a joke.”

It was a chaotic time for TikTok star Chase Hall. After announcing a cross-country road trip in May 2020 with another creator, Hall faced backlash online for seemingly ignoring stay-at-home orders. He defended the trip, pointing out that many states had already lifted quarantine restrictions and they were avoiding contact with others.

However, things took a turn for the worse just five days later in Lee County, Texas, when both Hall and his travel companion were arrested. Hall was charged with marijuana possession, while his friend faced charges for possessing controlled substances. Both were released on bail the following day. Representatives for both declined to comment when contacted by TopMob News.

In a June essay for *People* magazine, Hall revealed he was beginning a journey towards sobriety, stating he was learning from his past mistakes and committed to personal growth.

I remember when this whole thing with the Stokes Twins blew up – it was way beyond a harmless prank. Forget cute stuff like George Clooney and Brad Pitt messing with Julia Roberts; this was genuinely scary. Back in October 2019, these YouTubers dressed in all black, pretended they’d just robbed a bank, and actually tried to use an Uber as their getaway car while filming it! The driver, understandably, wasn’t amused and refused to drive, and someone even called the police.

The Irvine police arrived and, incredibly, pulled the driver out of the car at gunpoint! Thankfully, they realized he wasn’t involved. But the Stokes brothers only got a warning, which was a huge mistake, in my opinion. Just four hours later, they tried to pull the same stunt on the UC Irvine campus and *then* they got arrested. They were facing serious charges – up to four years in prison for false imprisonment and ‘swatting’ – and the Orange County D.A., Todd Spitzer, was rightfully furious, saying someone could have been seriously hurt or killed.

Their lawyer claimed they were innocent, but eventually, they pled guilty to lesser charges, getting 160 hours of community service and a year of probation. It was a dangerous stunt, and honestly, they were lucky no one got hurt. It just proves that even online pranks have real-world consequences.

Philip DeFranco, known as the “King of YouTube” with over 34 million followers, faced a major setback in June 2020. A controversial tweet explaining his departure from the online beauty world sparked outrage. In it, he harshly criticized influencers, calling them attention-seeking and manipulative, and specifically targeted James Charles.

His followers quickly pointed out the hypocrisy of his criticism, and within days, DeFranco released a 20-minute apology video titled “Taking Accountability.” He admitted to past mistakes, including using blackface, making racist comments and jokes, and posting a video that inappropriately sexualized Willow Smith when she was eleven years old.

DeFranco explained he wanted to take responsibility for his actions and acknowledge that he deserved consequences. YouTube responded by suspending monetization on his three accounts.

He returned to creating content in 2021, surprisingly stating that being “cancelled” had been a positive turning point in his life, leading to significant personal growth.

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2025-09-16 18:48